{"id":17075,"date":"2015-06-16T11:56:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T15:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/buzz\/2015\/06\/news-from-downtown-albany-june-16-2015.html"},"modified":"2017-11-29T14:26:34","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T19:26:34","slug":"news-from-downtown-albany-june-16-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/buzz\/2015\/06\/news-from-downtown-albany-june-16-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"News from Downtown Albany | June 16, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you read the latest news from downtown Albany? Here’s a look at the stories you might have missed – or ones you simply want to revisit.<\/p>\n

Social Scene: Downtown Garden Party Kicks Off #captureALB<\/strong>
\nWere you seen by the Times Union at our Downtown Garden Party last Friday? The event served to kick off our outdoor public exhibit #captureALB.
\nSee photos and learn more about the exhibit >> http:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/seen-events\/slideshow\/Social-Scene-Downtown-Albany-Business-111552.php<\/a> & http:\/\/downtownalbany.org\/events\/capturealb-interactive-frame-exhibit<\/a><\/p>\n

Youth FX Film Takes Home Prize at LA Film Festival<\/strong>
\nThe team behind the Youth FX film Falling won Best Narrative in the Los Angeles Film Festival Future Filmmaker Showcase. Based in Downtown Albany, and part of the Grand Street Community Arts organization, the film was made by area teens.
\nLearn more >> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/youthfx\/posts\/1060140150681313<\/a><\/p>\n

Soul Kitchen Featured in WNYT Cooking Segment<\/strong>
\nNevillene White and Stephanic Gaddy from Downtown’s Soul Kitchen (153 S Pearl Street) were featured in WNYT’s cooking segment over the weekend, during which they making salmon patties.
\nWatch the video and get the recipe >> http:\/\/wnyt.com\/article\/stories\/s3825091.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n

County Executive Recognizes Veterans<\/strong>
\nCounty Executive Daniel McCoy honored four Albany County veterans last week for their service and lasting impact on the community. Three of the veterans served in World War II and one served in Vietnam.
\nLearn more and see photos >> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McCoyAlbanyCountyExec\/timeline\/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1435733999&hash=5145211476397114373&pagefilter=3<\/a><\/p>\n

ACG Hosting Art in Downtown Restaurant<\/strong>
\nAlbany Center Gallery is hosting “Artist Loft” for Angelo’s 677 Prime featuring work by artist Lorraine Chesin.
\nLearn more >> http:\/\/albanycentergallery.org\/lorraine-chesin-exhibit-at-angelos-677-prime\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Latin Night to Benefit Red Cross<\/strong>
\n90 State Events in Downtown will host a Latin Night from 6:30 to 10:00 PM on June 25, 2015 to benefit the American Red Cross. The event includes live samba music, food, sangria, a cigar-rolling station and more.
\nLearn more >> https:\/\/mazzonehospitality.com\/latin\/?utm_source=Copy+of+Latin+Night+at+90+State+Events<\/p>\n

Summer Sandwichpalooza at 677 Prime
\n<\/strong>677 Prime has launched a new summer lunch menu featuring a variety of sandwiches; a summer dinner menu should be launched soon.
\nLearn more >> http:\/\/blog.timesunion.com\/tablehopping\/48486\/summer-sandwichpalooza-at-677-prime\/<\/a><\/p>\n

You Liked It: Storms Roll in Over the Palace
\n<\/strong>Last Friday evening we snapped this picture of storm clouds over the Palace Theatre, and you really liked it (literally)!
\nSee the photo >> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/albanybid\/photos\/a.10151793284614471.1073741859.52051924470\/10153266315834471\/?type=1&theater<\/a><\/p>\n

State Museum’s Renovation Includes Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>
\nThe New York State Museum will undergo $14 million renovation that will dramatically re-imagine the exhibits. When completed in the next three to four years, it will represent the largest upgrade since it opened in 1976.
\nLearn more >> http:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/State-Museum-s-14-million-renovation-includes-6327644.php?cmpid=fbsocialflow<\/a><\/p>\n

CDTA Rolls Out Summer Fun Pass<\/strong>
\nThe Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has rolled out its Summer Fun Pass again this year. With the pass, youths 17 and under get unlimited rides on CDTA regular route buses from July 1 – August 31 for $40.
\nLearn more >> http:\/\/www.cdta.org\/news\/cdta-summer-fun-pass\/11233<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you read the latest news from downtown Albany? Here’s a look at the stories you might have missed – or ones you simply want to revisit. Social Scene: Downtown Garden Party Kicks Off #captureALBWere you seen by the Times…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[104],"class_list":["post-17075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-news"],"yoast_head":"\r\nRead all about it: News from downtown Albany, NY. June 16, 2015 edition.<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read all about it: News from downtown Albany, NY. 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